New Jersey legal term
Dispose of in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Dispose of” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Dispose of” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Dispose of" means to give, give away, lease, loan, keep for sale, offer, offer for sale, sell, transfer, or otherwise transfer possession. e. (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Disturbing, desecrating human remains; offenses
- Fencing
- Leader, auto theft trafficking network, penalty
- "Leader of a firearms trafficking network" defined; first degree crime; fines; sentencing
- Leader of cargo theft network
- Receiving a stolen motor vehicle
- Violation of the regulatory provisions relating to firearms; false representation in applications
Related terms in the same statutes
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